The Arts & Business Council of Chicago builds dynamic partnerships between the arts and business that enhance the management capacity of arts organizations and facilitate business participation in the arts. A&BC-Chicago achieves its mission by:

Lending Expertise – providing year-round seminars, symposia, and educational programs that help arts professionals and their boards master the business of the arts;

Providing Support – offering a comprehensive array of business assessment and advisory services to help non-profit arts organizations grow and thrive;

Promoting Business Volunteerism – creating opportunities for business professionals to get involved in the arts as a way of giving back to the community, enriching their lives, and fostering leadership and civic responsibility.

Established in 1985, A&BC-Chicago brings together more than 350 non-profit arts groups with hundreds of business professionals each year, ensuring the long-term health and vitality of metropolitan Chicago and preserving its status as a great place to work and live.